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Transfer: Spurs enter race for Romanian defender

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 12:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Tottenham have entered the running to sign Steaua Bucharest defender Vlad Chiriches, Talk Sport reports.   Andre Villas-Boas is still looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season...

Transfer news: Bale wants Madrid move

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 11:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Daniel Levy will reluctantly bow to Gareth Bale’s desire to leave Tottenham if Real Madrid offer a world record £85million — plus a player, the Daily Mail reports.   The...

Transfer news: United prepare £25m bid for Modric

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 10:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Manchester United are planning a £25 million bid to sign Luka Modric from Real Madrid after realising that they are unlikely to secure any of their primary transfer targets.   United...

Transfer news: Thiago Silva extends deal with OSG

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 09:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona target Thiago Silva has signed a new contract with French side Paris St-Germain, the BBC reports.   The centre-back joined the league champions in 2012 for £36 million on a...

Ecuador striker Christian Benitez dies after match in Qatar

Monday, 29 July 2013, 20:46 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Ecuador striker Christian Benitez died Monday, a day after playing in a match for Qatari club El Jaish, the team said.   The club provided no further details about the death of the...

Milan defender Bonera ruled out for 2-3 months

Monday, 29 July 2013, 13:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Milan defender Daniele Bonera will miss the start of the Serie A season after being ruled out for up to three months with a broken kneecap.   Bonera injured his right knee in Saturday's...

Malta squad to play Azerbaijan in friendly

Monday, 29 July 2013, 11:30 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

National coach Pietro Ghedin has slected a squad of 25 players to resume preparations in view of the forthcoming friendly against Azerbaijan in Baku, and the World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and...

Transfer news: Liverpool in surprise bid for Benfica player

Monday, 29 July 2013, 11:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Liverpool have made a surprise loan move for Benfica defender Lorenzo Melgarejo, The Mirror reports.   Boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to find a back up left back for injury prone Jose Enrique,...

Transfer news: Chelsea pair to move to Turkey

Monday, 29 July 2013, 10:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Trabzonspor have confirmed former Chelsea duo Florent Malouda and Jose Bosingwa will finalise their respective moves to the club tonight, the Daily Mail reports.   Midfielder Malouda, 33,...

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